As always posting pictures first to keep the family happy. And don't be fooled by the angelic sleeping boy. He's a little monkey :-)
Saturday we hit some of the shopping areas. First stop was the Ben Thanh Market. This place we crazy. We only lasted about 45 minutes. It is not air conditioned and the placed was packed with people. All of the vendors asking you to come into their booths. We picked up a few things and headed out of there. We didn't even make it over to the food area. I thought Chris was going to get sick. The heat just made it miserable and way too many people to deal with. At least we can say we were there. We then headed over to the Diamond Department Store. Lots of neat little areas to look at. We're going to go back there tonight for dinner. They have KFC!!! After shopping we went back to the hotel. It was time for Bennett to take a nap. In the evening we did some more shopping at the Tax Center. Much more pleasant place to shop plus they have air conditioning.
This morning we went over to the Saigon mall. The place was packed. Sunday must be the day people go out. It was quiet earlier in the week. After doing some shopping there we found an ice cream place across the street. Tasted wonderful!!!!
Tomorrow afternoon we leave for Hanoi. Tuesday our paperwork is submitted and we will have our Embassy interview on Wednesday of Thursday. We are hoping to be able to get a flight home on Thursday. We're ready to come home. It's been a wonderful trip but we need to get Bennett on a schedule and we're both tired of trying to figure where to eat each day. I miss being able to just cook something.
Little guy is doing well. He has a tooth coming in so he's been kind of cranky when it's nap time. The rest of the day he is fine but when it's time to lay down he throws a fit. He's getting better about changing his diaper and has the biggest belly laugh and the cheesiest smile. And it goes without saying he has us wrapped around his little fingers. We've only had a few days with him but he's already filled our lives so much. So happy to finally have our boy with us.
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Ooh shopping! Get me anything good? ;)
I love that picture of him sleeping. But you can see the halo comes off as soon as he wakes up. lol
Just keep me posted as to your flights so I can get stuff ready.
Is that KFC the best KFC ever or what! Why can't it be that good here? You guys are so lucky to have gotten a few days in HCMC! Enjoy Hanoi. There are some great sites to see there!
Julie,
He does look so sweet sleeping! So glad to hear you are able to get out and experience the beauty of his country. What an amazing journey to your sweet son. Enjoying the pictures!
Scarlett
Don't you just love those sweet sleeping pictures? So happy you're finally with your sweet boy. The Ben Thuan market was an "experience" wasn't it? Enjoy the rest of your time. Before you know it, you'll be heading home. Love seeing the pictures and hearing about your days!!
Wonderful! Life is perfect for you three now! All together as one family on your first family vacation... ha ha... Bennett's gonna be home for xmas!!
What a happy family! We've been enjoying your blog. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to meet Bennett when you get home.
-Dave, Jen, & Ava
Wow -- just when I thought he couldn't get any cuter you post those pics! Adorable! So exciting to see your expanding family. Holidays will be so much fun -- hope we can all fit into Jenny's house. :)
Fitting in my house won't be a problem....it's the 4 little boys that are going to wreck havoc! 2 boys did enough damage... add in 2 more and we're in trouble! lol
We had a very similar experience at the Ben Thuan market. WB just couldn't handle the heat, the smells, and the people touching him...he got hysterical and was yelling..."Take me home, Mom, please, we have sister now...take me home...I hate it here!!!" Took him two days to fully recover!
You are over 1/2 way there. Food and life much nicer in Hanoi. I could eat at Jaspers every meal!
He's precious...more pictures!
Oh the Ben Thuan market......we didn't last long either. But I am glad we had the experience. I just love seeing pictures of Bennett and can't wait to read more!!
I love the pictures! He's just too cute! Glad things are going well. It's so true that there's no place like home!
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